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pirogue rod
Posted by:
Chip Sugar
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Date: April 01, 2009 10:19PM
I have a friend that wants a 5 or 5'6 rod to use in his pirogue. He plans to throw a frog, worm or buzz bait, so he does not want an ultra lite. Can I get a 6' med or light and cut it down to 5'? He wants something that still has some backbone but can be cast with just the arm or wrist. If so what is the best way to do this? I do this just for fun and I don't want to spend a lot.
Thanks Chip Re: pirogue rod
Posted by:
Lance Dupre
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Date: April 01, 2009 11:50PM
Chip, I,ve built a few 5'6'' rods by taking a 6' med heavy fast action blank and cutting six inches from the butt section. A pistol grip or a 7'' straight handle will work great.
Where in Louisiana are you from ? Lance Re: pirogue rod
Posted by:
Stephen Gilmartin
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Date: April 02, 2009 12:07AM
Fishsticks has some close out All Star blanks that will fit the bill nicely. I just built two for a customer with a pistol grip and the finished rods were 5'5". The heavier one is 647, and the lighter one 645. Give Scott a call and he'll set you up. Best thing is the blanks are less then $20. I put he rods at 3/8 - 3/4 oz and 1/4" - 5/8" respectively. Re: pirogue rod
Posted by:
Chip Sugar
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Date: April 02, 2009 11:58AM
I have a call in to Scott. Thank you. Can anyone tell me the process of cutting a graphite blank? Re: pirogue rod
Posted by:
Lance Lapeyrouse
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Date: April 02, 2009 12:12PM
dremel with a cutting blade Re: pirogue rod
Posted by:
Chip Sugar
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Date: April 02, 2009 08:26PM
Lance, Great website, Thanks Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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